6/28 DHCD Meeting Postponed
Pending passage of a FY12 state budget, the Department of Housing and Community Development is reviewing the final implementation schedule for the new HomeBASE program. As a result, the meeting […]
New Coordination Service Offered for Tornado Recovery Efforts
United Way of Pioneer Valley, MASS 2-1-1, Massachusetts Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and All Hands Volunteers are launching a coordination point to maximize their efforts in clean-up across the […]
SSI Disaster Benefits Available
In addition to disaster SNAP benefits, the DTA is administering disaster benefits for certain SSI clients. Please click here for the DTA memorandum that summarizes what is available and for […]
Save the Date: Discharge Planning Meeting 9/15; Minutes of 6/20
Please see the minutes below of our meeting earlier this week, but first mark your calendars now for our next large group check-in about how the discharge planning effort is […]
Disaster benefits available in Hampden and Worcester Counties
As you know, on June 15, 2011, President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency for communities in Hampden and Worcester Counties. The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is now issuing […]
Petition to restore federal housing counseling funds
A message from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition: As you know, earlier this year, Congress cut housing counseling funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part […]
Family Services Meeting Minutes – 6/14/11
Family Services Meeting – June 14, 2011 In Attendance: Jane Banks, Center for Human Development, Alvina Brevard, DHCD, Tammie Butler, Community Action, Cris Carl, Karen Cavanaugh, WomanShelter, Charity Day, Franklin […]
Housing Sex Offenders Meeting Minutes – 6/15/11
Housing Sex Offenders Meeting Minutes – 6/15/11 In Attendance: Carl Cignoni, Hampshire County House of Correction, Joe Critelli, Hampden House of Corrections, Karen Dean, Hampden County House of Corrections, Laurie […]
